Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (codename vince) is still popular among users due to the reliability and functionality based on MIUI. However, the standard app “Clock” with alarm clocks sometimes behaves illogically: the alarm clock can be triggered at the wrong time, duplicated after the system update or not to disconnect at all through the interface. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of deactivating the alarm clock – from basic to hidden, including solutions for cases when the phone “hangling” on the signal.
The Redmi 5 Plus is still running firmware from MIUI 9 to MIUI 12 (depending on region and custom builds), which means that menu layout and alarm clock logic may vary, and we've taken all the options into account and put together general instructions that will work even in non-standard situations, such as when the screen does not respond to touch and the alarm clock keeps ringing.
Method 1: Standard shutdown via the “Clock” app
The most obvious method is to use the built-in Watch app (an icon with a dial), which can be called differently on Redmi 5 Plus depending on the version of MIUI:
- 🕒 The clock (standard name in Russian)
- ⏰ Clock (if the system is in English)
- ⏱️ Alarm clock (in some localizations made separately)
To turn off the alarm clock:
- Open the Clock app.
- Go to the Alarm tab (bottom of the screen).
- Find the active alarm in the list and move the slider to the right – it will turn gray (this means that the alarm is off, but not removed).
- To completely remove, click on the alarm, then select Remove (basket icon).
Make sure the alarm clock is not linked to the reminder in the calendar.|
Check if Do Not Disturb mode is on (it can block the sound)|
Close all background apps (sometimes they overlap the Watch interface)|
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If the slider is not present or is inactive, it may mean:
- 🔄 The alarm is set via a third-party app (e.g. Google Clock or Sleep as Android).
- 📱 The phone is in “For Kids” mode (parental controls block changes).
- 🔧 System damaged after failed update (resettings required).
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If the alarm clock doesn't go off through the slider, try pressing the alarm clock on the list and manually changing the time to 5-10 minutes ago, sometimes resetting its activity.
Method 2: Quickly shut down via notification panel
When the alarm goes off, a notification pops up on the lock screen with the Delay and Turn buttons, but on Redmi 5 Plus, these buttons may disappear or not respond to presses.
1. When an alarm notification appears, unlock the screen (swipe up or enter a password).
2.Swipe the notification bar down and find an alarm card (usually with an icon) ⏰).
3.Click on the notification and hold 2-3 seconds – a menu should appear with the option to Disable or Delete.
What happens if the notification disappears immediately?
If the notification bar does not open (for example, due to a MIUI Launcher failure), use the reboot gesture:
⚠️ Warning: Forced reset during alarm clock signal may cause system clock to fail. Once phone is turned on, check the time in settings and sync it through Settings if necessary → Additionally. → Date and time → Network.
Method 3: Turn off all alarm clocks through system settings
If standard methods don't work, you can block alarms at the system level, which is suitable for cases where:
- 🔕 The Clock app gives an error when opening.
- 📵 The alarm goes off even after the phone is dropped.
- 🤖 Installed custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), where the logic of alarm clocks differs.
Instructions:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the Clock (com.android.deskclock) and open its settings.
- Select Stop (this will suspend the application, but will not delete the data).
- To completely disable, click Disable (in some versions of MIUI, this option is hidden – see spoiler below).
How to turn on the “Disable” option for system applications?
The downside of this method is that the stopwatch and timer will be turned off along with the alarm clocks, and if you need them, use alternative applications (for example, Clock Plus from Google Play).
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Through the notification panel |
Disable the system application |
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Method 4: Reset alarm settings (without data loss)
If alarm clocks are duplicated, triggered at random times, or not disabled through the interface, resetting settings for the Watch app alone will help.
How to do this:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Watch.
- Press Warehouse.
- Select Clear Data (this will remove all alarms, timers, and stories) and Clear Cache.
- Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Note: On some Redmi 5 Plus firmware, after cleaning the data, the Watch app may stop opening. → Annexes → Remove updates (if available) or reset your phone to factory settings.
If the reset didn’t help, check if the phone has double alarm clocks:
| Reason. | How to check | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Duplicate alarm clock from Google Clock | Open Google Clock (if installed) and check the Alarms tab | Remove alarm clocks from both apps |
| Alarm clock from Mi Fit (if connected smartwatch) | Start Mi Fit → Profile → Alarms | Turn off alarm clock synchronization in the app settings |
| Viral software (advertising alarm clocks) | Check the list of installed apps for suspicious ones (e.g., “Super Alarm”) | Remove unfamiliar apps and scan Malwarebytes phone |
Method 5: Radical Method – Disconnecting through ADB (for Advanced)
If the alarm clock doesn’t turn off in any other way, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires connecting the phone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.
Step-by-step:
- Download and install ADB Tools on your PC (e.g. Google’s Platform Tools).
- On your phone, activate debugging via USB: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (7 taps) → For developers → Debugging via USB
- Connect Redmi 5 Plus to your computer and confirm debugging permission.
- Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.deskclock This command will completely disable the system application "Clock".
- To turn on the alarm clocks again, use: adb shell pm enable com.android.deskclock
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not follow commands unless you are sure of their purpose. For example, the adb shell pm clear com.android.deskclock command will delete all alarm settings without the ability to restore them.
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ADB-The teams only work when the bootloader is unlocked. On the Redmi 5 Plus, it is locked by default, and it requires official permission from Xiaomi via the Mi Unlock Tool to unlock.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
Even after the alarm clock is turned off, the Redmi 5 Plus alarm clocks can still go off, and here are the typical reasons and ways to fix them:
1.The alarm clock rings after resetting settings
This is because alarm clock data is not only stored in the Clock app, but also in the system partition.
- 🔄 Completely reset (hard reset) through Settings → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Resetting settings.
- 📱 If the phone doesn’t turn on, use the Power combination. + Volume Up to go to Recovery Mode and select Wipe Data.
2. The alarm is triggered without sound (vibration or flashing screen)
The problem is related to the sound profile settings or Do Not Disturb mode:
- 🔔 Check the volume of the alarm clock: Settings → Sound. → Loudness of alarm clock.
- 🚫 Turn off Do Not Disturb in the notification panel or through Settings → Sound.
- 🔊 Make sure that the alarm settings have a sound selected (sometimes no sound or vibration only).
3.The alarm clock is activated on its own after the MIUI update
This is a well-known MIUI 10–11 firmware error for the Redmi 5 Plus.
- 📲 Install an alternative alarm app (such as Alarmy or Sleep Cycle).
- 🔧 Reverse to the previous version MIUI via Fastboot (instructions are available on the forum) 4PDA).
- 🛠️ If the phone is warranty, contact the service center - the problem may be associated with damage to the partition. /data.